57706 Box Elder, SD is a small town located in the Wolf Creek Valley and has a population of 2,985. It is known as one of South Dakota's premier recreational areas due to its proximity to several national parks and monuments. The population density for the area is 523 people per square mile, much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile.
Local businesses in 57706 Box Elder SD include Wolf Creek Market, which offers home-style cooking, and Wolf Creek Lanes Bowling Alley that provides a great place for a night out with friends and family. There are several year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, and horseback riding. Other local organizations include the Boys & Girls Club of Box Elder where members can participate in recreational activities like sports programs and educational opportunities. The annual Wolf Creek Valley Fair also takes place in August each year with fun rides, games, vendors, food trucks, and live music. Finally, there are many local sporting events such as high school football games at the nearby High School Stadium or college basketball games at Black Hills State University Arena.
The population in Box Elder (zip 57706) is 2,985. There are 463 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Box Elder (zip 57706) is 21.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Box Elder (zip 57706) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Box Elder (zip 57706)
- 54.4% are married
- 4.6% are divorced
- 53.4% are married with children
- 13.5% have children, but are single
Race in Box Elder (zip 57706)
- 65.1% are White
- 10.5% are Black
- 3.5% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 13.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander